US Bridges

Cedar Grove RD over Yellow Water Branch

Good

Decatur County, Georgia · 6 MI NE of Attapulgus · Structure no. 000000008750290

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Grove RD over Yellow Water Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Cedar Grove RD over Yellow Water Branch in Decatur County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCedar Grove RD
CrossesYellow Water Branch
Location6 MI NE of Attapulgus
RouteCounty Highway 149
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.83498, -84.46221
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Grove RD over Yellow Water Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Grove RD over Yellow Water Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Cedar Grove RD over Yellow Water Branch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Grove RD over Yellow Water Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Cedar Grove RD over Yellow Water Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.